How to Avoid Risks in Shibari

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Shibari is a risky practice. Therefore, you need to know how to avoid risks in Shibari. The first thing, is a basic knowledge of human anatomy and safety measures. It is important to discuss risks and take every precaution.

It is practically impossible to eliminate the risk while doing bondage. However, there are many things you can do to reduce the risk.
One of the most common risks in a Shibari scene is Asphyxiation. Watch out if you tie something around the neck. Preferably, don’t do it. Keep it safe.

Another risk is to leave the bottom alone while you go get something, it is very important to monitor the person you are tying, so never leave them alone, that way you will be able to react immediately if something unexpected happens. Even if you need to leave somewhere close, keep a safe yelling distance in order to notice if something bad is going on.

Nerve damage or Circulation Impairment is also a very common risk in a Shibari scene, keep it safe and always try to fit a finger beneath the rope, and you must acknowledge the warning signs, which are unusual change of colour, unusual temperature, usually colder, unusual size, where limb can swell or shrink. If the rope is too tight and the circulation is being altered, you can always lose the rope a little. Another good tip is to pinch a fingernail to see how the circulation is doing, remember that when you pinch the nail, it will go briefly white and then it will quickly become pink again, if this happens slower than usual then circulation is affected.

Now you know how to avoid risks in Shibari.

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